Which of the following is not essential for rust to form?

Water

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Iron

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Solution

The correct option is D Carbon dioxide
The presence of water and oxygen is essential for the rusting of iron. Iron does not rust in presence of carbon dioxide.
Thus, the correct option is $D$ .

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